Tihoi staff

  • Peter Evans

    Peter Evans

    Director

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    Peter Evans

    Peter Evans

    Director

    Peter has come to Tihoi after being Head of Campus at the all-girls outdoor school Kahunui – a position he has held since December 2017. Prior to that, he spent 18 months as Deputy Director of Kahunui. Peter taught and was an outdoor instructor at our Tihoi Venture campus, for 30 months between June 2011 and December 2013. Having worked with youth for 20 years, Peter gained a BSc at Liverpool John Moores University, has taught for 17 years and has 11 years experience in residential outdoor education. He has gained his NZOIA Bush 2 and Sea Kayak 1 qualifications. Peter and his wife Nicola have a family of two young boys and will fit in well within the Tihoi residential community.

    Contact:
    Tel: +64 27 445 5572
    Email: p.evans@stpauls.school.nz

  • Michael King

    Michael King

    Head of Operations

    Michael King

    Michael King

    Head of Operations

  • Rob Evans

    Rob Evans

    Head of Teaching and Learning

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    Rob Evans

    Rob Evans

    Head of Teaching and Learning

    Outdoor extraordinaire and passionate scientist Rob Evans joins St Paul’s Collegiate School as Head of Teaching and Learning at Tihoi Venture School.

    Gaining a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Physics (Honours), Rob followed his passion for adventure and began working in outdoor education centres from 1997. Wanting to explore teaching, Rob completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Outdoor Education and Physics in 2004 and has been educating in schools ever since. He holds his NZOIA Kayak 1 certification, meaning he can organise, instruct and guide kayak journeys. Rob also completed his New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Guiding) (Level 5) in Bush.

    Rob’s ventures have taken him to England, Wales, France, Canada and South Korea over his 24 year career but has called New Zealand home since 2007. Rob joins St Paul’s from Sacred Heart Girls’ College in New Plymouth where he taught physics, led the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award and instructed outdoor education.

    Forever keen to share his knowledge of the outdoors, Rob is a firm believer in learning and growth through experiences outside of the classroom. He’s excited to join the reputable Tihoi Venture School and share how science in the outdoors makes academics relevant.

    When he’s not in the classroom or science lab, Rob can be found on a whitewater river, in a forest, climbing a mountain, or by the water doing anything outdoors or sports-related. Rob lives onsite at at Tihoi with his wife Susan and young children Lachie and Rosie. Visitors to Tihoi also frequently meet their dog, Hana.

    Contact:
    Tel: +64 7 372 8416 Email: r.evans@stpauls.school.nz

  • Cameron Walker

    Cameron Walker

    Head of Outdoors

    Cameron Walker

    Cameron Walker

    Head of Outdoors

  • Richard Lange

    Richard Lange

    Teacher, Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

    Richard Lange

    Richard Lange

    Teacher, Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

  • Richard Kersel

    Richard Kersel

    Teacher, Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

    Richard Kersel

    Richard Kersel

    Teacher, Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

  • Madeline Beckley

    Madeline Beckley

    Teacher and Outdoor Instructor

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    Madeline Beckley

    Madeline Beckley

    Teacher and Outdoor Instructor

    Ms Madeline Beckley brings a wealth of outdoor education experience to the Tihoi Venture School team.

    Educated at AUT, Ms Beckley completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, with a major in Outdoor Education. Following this, she worked as an outdoor instructor, honing valuable skills in the field. She worked at Horowhenua College, Levin, as an Outdoor Education teacher from 2020 to 2023 during which time she completed her Graduate Teaching Diploma (Secondary) at Massey University.

    Ms Beckley looks forward to contributing her passion for outdoor education to the school community. She enjoys spending time outdoors, engaging in activities such as tramping, caving, mountain biking, and sea kayaking.

    Email: m.beckley@stpauls.school.nz

  • Tihoi David Moss

    David Moss

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

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    David Moss

    David Moss

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor, Tihoi

    In the role of Senior Instructor, Mr David Moss brings a decade of experience as an Adventure Therapy Facilitator with Adventure Specialties Trust before joining St Paul's Collegiate School.

    Mr Moss's educational background includes earning an AUT Diploma of Outdoor Recreational Leadership and achieving NZOIA Level 1 certifications in Bush, Rock, and Sea Kayak, showcasing his expertise in outdoor education.

    On a personal note, Mr. Moss is a family man, with a wife, two kids, and a cherished dog. His love for the outdoors extends beyond his professional role, with a particular passion for sea kayaking, canyoning, and any other outdoor pursuits.

    Email: d.moss@stpauls.school.nz

  • James McLean

    James McLean

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

    James McLean

    James McLean

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

  • Tamara Green

    Tamara Green

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

    Tamara Green

    Tamara Green

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

  • Emersyn Coxhead

    Emersyn Coxhead

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

    Emersyn Coxhead

    Emersyn Coxhead

    Outdoor Instructor and House Tutor

  • Nicola Evans

    Nicola Evans

    Pastoral Support Liaison

    Nicola Evans

    Nicola Evans

    Pastoral Support Liaison

  • Ellie Soper

    Ellie Soper

    Tihoi Head Chef

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    Ellie Soper

    Ellie Soper

    Tihoi Head Chef

    Email e.soper@stpauls.school.nz

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